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Beginning Your Speech

The Better Speaker Series. Beginning Your Speech. 270. Criteria for a Successful Opening. Get the attention of the audience Introduce the topic Establish rapport Take less than five to 10 percent of the entire speech time.    1. Opening Techniques. State the importance of your topic.

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Beginning Your Speech

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  1. The Better Speaker Series Beginning Your Speech 270

  2. Criteria for a Successful Opening • Get the attention of the audience • Introduce the topic • Establish rapport • Take less than five to 10 percent of the entirespeech time    1

  3. Opening Techniques State the importance of your topic Tell your listeners whythe topic is importantto them.   2

  4. Opening Techniques Make a startling statement “Smoking kills! More Americans die each year than were killed in battle during World War II and Vietnam together.”    3

  5. Opening Techniques Arouse suspense or curiosity Use a series of statements related to the topic that would pique your listeners’ interest. 4

  6. Opening Techniques Tell a story or anecdote “My brother and I went hunting last week in the woods behind my house…”   5

  7. Opening Techniques Ask a rhetorical question “Do you know what to do ifyour child begins to choke?”   6

  8. Opening Techniques Begin with a quotation • A quotation can: • Add authority to a speech • Amuse the audience • Dramatize a speech point 7

  9. Opening Techniques Reference the occasion It allows the speaker to recognizean unusual or important event and establish a common interest withthe audience. 8

  10. Other Techniques • Humor • Audience participation • A demonstration • A reference to a • historical event 9

  11. Openings to Avoid • Avoid acknowledging the amount of preparation • Avoid being dull and boring • Avoid delaying mention of the topic 10

  12. Conclusion A dynamic beginningis essential for asuccessful speech! 11

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